Deadline: 15-Mar-22
The Florida Wildflower Foundation, Inc. is inviting applications for the Viva Florida Landscape Demonstration Garden Grant Program.
Viva Florida Landscape Demonstration Garden grants bring native beauty to parks, nature centers and other public spaces. These grants provide funds with which to purchase Florida native wildflowers and plants for public projects that showcase the beauty of Florida natives while demonstrating their uses.
The goal of the program is to educate the general public about the role of native wildflowers and plants in supporting native pollinators, decreasing air and water pollution, providing wildlife habitat, and in general, creating a better environment for all Floridians.
Funding Information
- Up to $ 3,000 per project may be awarded.
- Grant funds will be distributed based on the project timeline.
- Funds are delivered in two payments: one-half after the project manager submits a signed agreement, and one-half after the Foundation receives and approves a final report.
- A minimum of 80% of the grant funds must be used to purchase native wildflowers, grasses, and flowering shrubs and vines (plants or seeds).
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligibility for a Viva Florida grant is limited to Florida-based agencies and organizations with a mission, vision and values aligned with the mission, vision and values of the Florida Wildflower Foundation AND with the ability to plant and care for Florida native wildflowers.
- The purpose of this grant is to establish or enhance a native demonstration planting in a park, nature center or other public space.
- Eligibility is limited to Florida-based agencies and organizations with a mission, vision and values aligned with the mission, vision and values of the Florida Wildflower Foundation.
- Applicants must demonstrate the ability to plant and care for Florida native wildflowers.
- Applicants must demonstrate the ability to provide educational programming relevant to the planting and its purpose.
- Projects should aim to increase the awareness and knowledge of native wildflowers, grasses, and flo wering shrubs and vines among visitors by demonstrating the benefits and beauty of Florida native plants in cultivated landscapes.
For more information, visit Florida Wildflower Foundation, Inc.
For more information, visit https://www.flawildflowers.org/viva-florida/
